HSI Deputy Assistant Director Raul Aguilar on Fighting Back Against ORC

Deputy Assistant Director of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Raul Aguilar joins TalkLP host Amber Bradley to talk Operation Boiling Point, recent successes, what retailers can do to help, and gets a little personal with what makes him tick.  Raul goes into detail about the four pillars of Operation Boiling Point and how HSI and retailers are fighting back against organized retail crime (ORC).  Of course, Amber goes ‘unscripted’ asking Raul about current battles, recent successes, and the backbone of his career. Take a listen for a more in-depth look at HSI in this perfectly timed episode!

Per our discussion in the podcast, if you haven’t read this whitepaper from HSI, ACAMS, CLEAR, RILA, and LPM — check it out here!  Definitely worth your time to read as it covers multiple key definitions and explanations needed in the fight against ORC.

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Thinking Globally while Acting Locally

TalkLP host Amber Bradley sits down with the Senior Director of Loss Prevention & Corporate Security at one of the largest restaurant companies in the world, Dave Johnston, at NRF PROTECT recently to talk global trends and how to communicate to disparate stakeholders in your organization — especially during a crisis like say….a pandemic.  Dave provides a few tips from the front lines of managing this global brand through his mantra of “think global to act local.”  Dave also talks about how he provided his stakeholders a “single source of truth” through benchmarking with peers and effective communication efforts.  Dave also talks his “go-to” leadership principles through his extensive career in loss prevention both as an executive practitioner and trusted solution provider.

David Johnston is a former president of the Restaurant Loss Prevention & Security Association (RLPSA).  RLPSA’s Annual Conference is April 2 – 5, 2023 in downtown Denver.  For more information on RLPSA, click here.

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Industry Veterans Talk Tech Lifecycle Management

Jordan Rivchun, Head of Business Development at Hanwha Techwin and Kevin Darnell, Sr. Business Development Manager at Hanwha Techwin grab a chat with TalkLP host Amber Bradley at NRF PROTECT to talk the tech supply chain and what makes the difference at Hanwha.  As both former Loss Prevention executives, Jordan and Kevin point out why (and how) current LP executives can avoid the tech scramble to ensure stores’ infrastructure stays stable and safe — even during crisis.  These guys know the industry and speak the LP language (and can help you!).  Take a listen to see how!
To learn more about Hanwha or to get in touch with Jordan or Kevin – click here.

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